Bob Heffner Explained

Bob Heffner
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:13 September 1938
Birth Place:Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 19
Debutyear:1963
Debutteam:Boston Red Sox
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 20
Finalyear:1968
Finalteam:California Angels
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:11–21
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.51
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:241
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Robert Frederic Heffner (born September 13, 1938), nicknamed "Butch", is a retired Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher with the Boston Red Sox (–), Cleveland Indians, and California Angels . He stood 6feet tall and weighed, in his playing days.

Early life and education

Heffner was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He attended Allentown High School, now William Allen High School, where he graduated in 1957.

Major League Baseball

On June 12, 1957, Heffner was signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent right out of high school.

Throughout his Major League Baseball (MLB) career, Heffner was used both as starter and reliever. His most productive season came in with the Red Sox, when he posted career-highs in wins (seven, including a shutout), strikeouts (112), saves (six), games (55), and innings .

Hefner's five-season MLB career totals include an 11–21 W–L record, a 4.51 ERA, and six saves. Overall, he appeared in 114 games, 31 of which were as a starter.

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